Mike Herman 10 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 The 2011 K Thread is open for business. Along the way we'll talk playoffs, free agency, the draft, minicamps, training camp battles, injuries, and all things kicker related. Enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Best of the 2010 Kickology Interviews, featuring:Ryan LongwellTravis DorschBilly CundiffMike HollisJohn CarneySteve HauschkaCraig PintoLouie AguiarTaylor RowanKyle StelterLINK Link to post Share on other sites
gheemony 0 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Let's kick off with the first 2011 rankings. These are based on the following criteria (roughly in the following order of importance): quality of offense, quality of kicker, age of kicker, kicker's home kicking conditions (dome, warm, cold), kicker's job security, long-term success (a bit of keeper/dynasty slant). I think with kickers, past performance is no guarantee of future success, so these rankings probably will look much different than 2010 end of year leaderboard. I didn't factor a scoring system, but I usually play in leagues that award a point extra for longer FGs (40 = 4 pts, 50 = 5 pts, etc.), so that may be a subjective factor here. Besides player movement, I think the factors that will cause the most movement in the off-season will be strength of schedule (easy schedule is likely to result in more points) and change in the quality of team offenses. For example, if Minnesota's offense improves, Longwell may move up a lot, but probably not out of his tier. Fire away! Tier 1 Gostkowski, Stephen, nwe Kaeding, Nate, sdg Bryant, Matt, atl Rackers, Neil htx Tier 2 Crosby, Mason, gnb Akers, David, phi Vinatieri, Adam, clt Tier 3 Janikowski, Sebastian, rai Cundiff, Billy, rav Bironas, Rob, oti Prater, Matt, den Tynes, Lawrence, nyg Scobee, Josh, jax Carpenter, Dan, mia Feely, Jay, crd Longwell, Ryan, min Gould, Robbie, chi Hartley, Garrett, nor Tier 4 Hanson, Jason, det Suisham, Shaun, pit Barth, Connor, tam Succop, Ryan, kan Kasay, John, car Brown, Josh, ram Dawson, Phil, cle Tier 5 Reed, Jeff, sfo Nugent, Mike, cin Mare, Olindo, sea Lindell, Rian, buf Folk, Nick, nyj Buehler, David, dal Gano, Graham, was Tier 6 Graham, Shayne, FA? Hauschka, Steve, FA? Nedney, Joe, FA? Brown, Kris, FA? Lindholm, Garrett, FA? Carney, John, FA? Link to post Share on other sites
flc735 8 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 not much thought put into this year but akers stands out for me. with vick and the speed of their skill players spreading out the defense, they should have an easy time crossing midfield and getting into fg range pretty often. without a hammer at rb or a big 6'5 wr, they will struggle in the redzone he was 7th in the league in weeks 1-8. since then, he was #1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Steve Hauschka lands on his feet with kicking job for Broncos http://bit.ly/eXpPqB Kickology blog: Bowling for Kickers 2010, part 2 http://bit.ly/e7zjDMDavid Buehler welcomes competition http://es.pn/eWYOMGKris Brown excited by chance with Cowboys http://es.pn/dK6xH6 Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff ties NFL record for touchbacks in a season http://bit.ly/eASIhk Adam Vinatieri's 43-yard field goal gives Colts 23-20 win over Titans http://bit.ly/e4eiFz Dave Rayner's 55-yard FG was career long, and just the 4th FG of 55 yards or longer in Lions... http://bit.ly/hHaRfg Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 Kickology blog: NFL Week 17: Clutch & Touch(back) http://bit.ly/gl58oO Vikings punter and bassist Chris Kluwe talks about balancing music and football http://bit.ly/dIo05U Redskins’ Graham Gano Says Refs Used Wrong Ball On Missed Field Goal http://bit.ly/ftt9XI Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Adam Vinatieri has been named AFC Special Teams Player Of The Week: http://bit.ly/f1EG5PBucs kicker Connor Barth hopes to sign a long-term contract extension with Tampa Bay: http://tiny.cc/yslrs New FG rule is kicking in http://bit.ly/dS0Rab Raiders punter Shane Lechler rips Al Davis’ decision to let Cable gohttp://bit.ly/f8HQgD Billy Cundiff reflects on record season http://bit.ly/fmmg2s Veteran free agent kicker Nick Novak worked out for the New England Patriots, according to a league source. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Kickology blog: Overtime Unkicked http://bit.ly/eUVYOn This year, Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri won't miss playoff game against Jets http://bit.ly/gmKKSI Raiders sign punter Glenn Pakulak to a reserve/future contract http://bit.ly/fa6Vz6 Chiefs Q&A | Ryan Succop http://bit.ly/gZjPUv Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Kickology blog: New Year's Kicking Resolutions for 2011 http://bit.ly/hR7aJu Big kick gives Jets brand new Folk story http://bit.ly/i1gj1j CSC Interview: Saints kicker Garrett Hartley http://sbn.to/giLoAh Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 One Game, Two Game Winning Kicks http://bit.ly/idaBcT “It’s a tough day … tough day.” - Eagles kicker David Akers http://bit.ly/ey0MOZ Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Patriots kicker Shayne Graham gets another shot at Jets http://bit.ly/hAOsAjKickology retroblog: Coaching Kickers and Punters, circa 1893 http://bit.ly/3A4uvL kicker Noel Prefontaine signs contract extension with Argos http://bit.ly/fW8F7y David Akers plans to continue playing http://bit.ly/hCndmx High praise for kicker Shaun Suisham from coach Mike Tomlin http://bit.ly/hfrBxs Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 New Year's Resolutions of Former Kickers That Are Now Journalists and That Are the Namesake for an Annual Kicking Award http://bit.ly/f07JKE After His Best Year, Sav Rocca Focused On Ring http://bit.ly/dNiDdK #NFL about 2 hours ago via TweetDeckRavens kicker Billy Cundiff and punter Sam Koch discuss contract negotiations http://bit.ly/ijIZug Check out Craig Hentrich's latest blog entry on Directional Punting! http://fb.me/FQsDS3ct NFL next target for Alex Henery's foot http://bit.ly/e3Yiur I remember ... Garo Yepremian reflects on perfect '72 Dolphins http://bit.ly/eMJ5xM Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 The 2011 "Off"- Season... the kicks continue http://bit.ly/hGOyHe NY Jets punter Steve Weatherford vows return to form http://nyp.st/fgduq3 Patriots fill-in kicker Shayne Graham is confident, “I’ll have a job next year.” http://bit.ly/gq5xAR Unpredictable career arcs for Grizzly pair: one kicker and one returner http://bit.ly/eNfa4J David Akers expects to be kicking next season http://bit.ly/gzbssl Jay Feely Rates The Kickers http://youtu.be/XcHSVoZztso Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Kickology blog: How 'bout This Weather? http://bit.ly/firDRv #NFLBilly Cundiff reaches five-year, $15 million deal with Baltimore Ravens: Pro Bowl kicker ... http://es.pn/dLmbGo Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Kickology blog: NFC Conference Championship Kicks http://bit.ly/hSKHb5Roy Gerela was the first. Shaun Suisham is the latest. In between were Matt Bahr, Norm Johnson, and Jeff Reed. Steelers kickers in the SB. about 13 hours ago via TweetDeckMason Crosby joins Ryan Longwell, Chris Jacke, and Don Chandler as Packers kickers to reach the Super Bowl about 17 hours ago via TweetDeck Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Kickology blog: NFL Pro Bowl Records http://bit.ly/cc70CP AP NFL All-Pro Team: kicker Billy Cundiff (Baltimore) and punter Shane Lechler (Oakland) http://es.pn/fJ6V9L Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 USA Today All-Joe Team: The unheralded prime performers from NFL '10: kicker Jay Feely and punter Donnie Jones http://usat.ly/eaOHJc Kickology blog: Kicking for Points (updated version) http://bit.ly/fQO8Mf Colts punter Pat McAfee trains with Columbus Crew http://bit.ly/gO8wVh #NFL #MLS "When I got to the pros, I was just blown away again. I was like, ‘Are you kidding me?’” - Cowboys punter Mat McBriar http://bit.ly/hJCEeX Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Kicking in the Snow http://bit.ly/dRrHop Shaun Suisham bowled over http://bit.ly/hip9Lk Former Gators punter Chas Henry preparing for NFL draft http://bit.ly/i48Zua Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Kickology blog: NFL Pro Bowl Records... Updated: now with more Aker-ness... http://bit.ly/cc70CP Patriots blog: Future focus: Kicker, punter & snapper http://es.pn/hsVkg0 Steelers' Kapinos, Suisham didn't expect to be in Super Bowl http://bit.ly/f9xnwu From Unemployed To Pro Bowler - Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff nearly moved on from football after... http://bit.ly/eoEK80 Bengals Place Kicker Mike Nugent Still Rehabbing After ACL Tear In His Kicking Leg http://sbn.to/hBVAd7 More to struggle of Eagles' David Akers than missed kicks http://bit.ly/ehjH05 Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Why Isn't Mike Vanderjagt Still Kicking In The NFL? Once the most accurate kicker ever, he now... http://shar.es/3begg Super Kicks http://bit.ly/eATyis Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Ex-Buff Mason Crosby savoring Super Bowl ride http://bit.ly/e7yxR9On the Steelers: Greg Warren's game has kick to it http://bit.ly/ehwfGbKickology: The Recruiting Process per the Recruitees, part 2 http://bit.ly/fhXzFV Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Who will be the MVP of this year's Super Bowl? LINK Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 NFL Scouting Combine: February 23rd - March 1st- kickers: Dan Bailey (Oklahoma State), Kai Forbath (UCLA), Alex Henery (Nebraska), Josh Jasper (LSU), Jake Rogers (Cincinnati)- punters: Matt Bosher (Miami FL), Ryan Donahue (Iowa), Reid Forrest (Washington State), Chas Henry (Florida)- snappers: Danny Aiken (Virginia)LINK Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Kickology: Definitive Preview Guide to Super Bowl XLV http://bit.ly/fj7fpF #NFL Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Kickology: Super Bowl XLV Kicking Postscript http://bit.ly/dE8Fyt Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Are Bears setting up to replace Brad Maynard? They will sign familiar punter Richmond McGee. http://bit.ly/etETQzKickers and punters from the Class of 2011 discuss the recruiting process (part 3) http://bit.ly/hxHrqH Long-term security important for Ravens' punter Sam Koch http://bit.ly/f6KqYM "After the game, I was thinking that was probably the hardest 23-yard field goal of my career." - Mason Crosby http://bit.ly/dG2IpA Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 The Feets with the Mostest http://bit.ly/ahoBRZ Former Steelers Kicker Jeff Reed Talks About Super Bowl XLV http://bit.ly/eW0vHv Former Jackson Academy kicker Swayze Waters signs with the SteelersNew York Jets sign kicker Nick Novak Shaun Suisham enjoys super journey http://bit.ly/eq0vdO Ultimate Indoor Kicking http://bit.ly/gPCyZt Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 NFL Scouting Combine 2011: Specialists http://bit.ly/eG31cS Eagles Place Transition Tag On David Akers http://sbn.to/fNmNk6 Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Continental Kickers http://bit.ly/fsB4xT Is there a competition afoot for Detroit Lions kicker? http://bit.ly/h3mzvr Jay Feely goes into labor http://bit.ly/evccNq Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Kicking the Wonderlic Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 IFL United Kickers http://tinyurl.com/4tmhwjt Colts hope to re-sign veteran place-kicker Adam Vinatieri and have talked with his agent http://bit.ly/g83vsRChris Boniol said David Buehler did not lose confidence during the year, but he does have his work cut out for him http://bit.ly/hhideI Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 IFL Intense Kickers http://bit.ly/gy8z1JDave Rayner Would 'Love' To Return To Lions Next Season http://sbn.to/h0jqkK #NFL lockout would boot Lions kicker Jason Hanson's rehab http://bit.ly/freW7z Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Cleveland places franchise tag on Phil Dawson. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Pre-Lockout Specialist Signings: Persistence http://bit.ly/hjiNqc ESPN: Thoughts on Browns tagging K Phil Dawson http://es.pn/dPs4Pi Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Toe Tags http://bit.ly/gFW1yf Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Scouting Combine 2011: Kicker News & Notes http://bit.ly/fNGQ2V The Goal Posts Post http://bit.ly/h9hae6 Q&A with Pat McInally, the only football player to ace the Wonderlic http://bit.ly/gtIuXU Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Cain. Podlesh. Scobee…. Snap. Hold. Kick. (part 1) http://bit.ly/dEeiJI "I hope we can get that worked out . Mason likes it here. We'd like to have him back." - Mike McCarthy on Mason Crosby http://bit.ly/goykVj Jason Hanson To Be Honored as Lions 2010 Ed Block Courage Award Winner http://bit.ly/hGTfon Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 The New Orleans Saints had their doubts about Garrett Hartley over the past two seasons. Last year, for instance, they deactivated him for two games, using veteran John Carney for two games in October. Now, the club appears ready to commit to him for the long haul. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Tuesday night that Hartley has agreed to a five-year contract extension. Other outlets report a deal is imminent. The bottom line is it appears the Saints are comfortable with Hartley now.link Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 We continue our triple interviews with the Jacksonville Jaguars’ specialists: kicker Josh Scobee, holder/punter Adam Podlesh, and long snapper Jeremy Cain... LINK Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 It's still out there, but it's mostly in the fringes - perhaps a young player experimenting with it or a former practitioner demonstrating it. It hasn't seen the big time in nearly a decade, when St. Louis Rams kicker Jeff Wilkins resurrected it for the first part of the 2002 season. Even when it was popular (back in the 1980's) not many did it. Nonetheless, it still captures our imagination... LINK Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 A century after the first change, kickoffs are once again on the move... LINK Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Drop Kicks, part 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mcintyre1 3,294 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Any rumors on which teams have looked at/worked out Alex Henery? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Two decades of NFL kicker drafting LINK Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Among the kickers eligible for this year's NFL draft, or signing as an undrafted free agent thereafter, is Oklahoma State's Dan Bailey. He ranks in the top five in the majority of the various draft rankings...LINK Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Draft Preview: Miami (FL) kicker/punter Matt Bosher Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Herman 10 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Draft preview: UCLA kicker Kai Forbath Link to post Share on other sites
NorrisB 46 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Vanderjagt like Shayne Graham is a choke artist thats why he's out of football Link to post Share on other sites
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